Marian Ilitch

Marian Ilitch

Marian Ilitch

Name	Marian Ilitch
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Birth date	Birth date -1st March 1966
Birth place	Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.
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Occupation	Businesswoman
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Known for	Co-founder of Little Caesars
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Marian Ilitch (born January 7, 1933) is an American businesswoman and co-founder of the popular pizza chain Little Caesars. She was born and raised in Dearborn, Michigan.

Early Life and Career

Marian Ilitch was born on January 7, 1933, in Dearborn, Michigan. She grew up in a working-class family and developed a strong work ethic from an early age. After completing her education, she began working as a waitress at a local restaurant.

In 1959, Marian married Mike Ilitch, who would later become her business partner. Together, they opened their first pizza restaurant, named "Little Caesars," in Garden City, Michigan, in 1959. The restaurant quickly gained popularity for its affordable and convenient take-out pizzas.

Little Caesars

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The Little Caesars logo

Little Caesars is a global pizza chain that was co-founded by Marian Ilitch and her husband, Mike Ilitch. The chain is known for its "Pizza! Pizza!" slogan and its signature Hot-N-Ready pizzas, which are ready to be picked up without the need for ordering in advance.

Under Marian's leadership, Little Caesars expanded rapidly and became one of the largest pizza chains in the world. The company now has thousands of locations across the United States and in several other countries.

Philanthropy

Marian Ilitch and her husband have been actively involved in philanthropic efforts throughout their lives. They established the Ilitch Charities foundation, which supports various causes, including education, youth programs, and community development.

In 2019, the Ilitch family announced a $200 million investment in the redevelopment of the District Detroit, a project aimed at revitalizing the city's downtown area. The investment includes the construction of a new arena for the Detroit Red Wings, a professional ice hockey team owned by the Ilitch family.

Personal Life

Marian Ilitch is married to Mike Ilitch, with whom she co-founded Little Caesars. They have seven children together, including Christopher Ilitch, who currently serves as the CEO of Ilitch Holdings, the parent company of Little Caesars.